What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp?
Certified School Nurse
(11-month position)
To provide services in accordance with health and safety regulations to all students and staff and to administer medications and first aid when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIRED):
NJ State Department of Education School Nurse Certification
NJ State Registered Nurse License
BS or higher in Nursing
First Aid Certified
CPR Certified
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain/update student health records to comply with state mandates.
Conduct state required health screening programs.
Interpret to students and parents the nature and significance of any health problem incurred in an examination.
Work collaboratively with school physicians in carrying out yearly physical exams and sports physicals for students.
Report to parents any referral for further diagnosis or evaluation as deemed necessary by the school physician.
Authorize exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious or contagious diseases.
Render appropriate first aid and treat medical problems of students and staff based on policies and procedures in manual.
Report to parents, school personnel, physician, clinics, and other agencies (county/state) on medical matters when necessary.
Advise staff on the modification of the educational program according to the individual’s Healthcare Plan.
Conduct in-service programs on Blood Borne Pathogen and Universal Precautions at the beginning of every school year.
Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in school and in implementing the school’s Blood Borne Pathogen Control Plan when necessary.
Conduct other in-service programs (first-aid,CPR) as needed.
Oversee staff compliance of school personnel health regulations (yearly physical, Hepatitis B vaccine, Mantoux testing)
Provide vinyl gloves, band aids and germicidal wipes for every classroom.
Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health services or health issues when appropriate.
Implement Health Education Curriculum to all students in accordance with NJ State Core Curriculum.
Prepare and submit all yearly reports to local and state Boards of Health.
Review policies and procedures in procedure manual, annually, with the School Physician and amend them as necessary.
Administer medications to students during the school day, as needed, with records of parent and physician authorizations on file.
Complete a monthly report to Administration.
Keep a list (Medic-Alert) of all students with health problems and distribute copies to all faculty. Update frequently.
Implement Dental Health Program for the NJFDPD for all qualified students.
Schedule Dental Van appointments.
Schedule Commission for the Blind vision screenings for students and staff.
Attend staff orientation prior to the beginning of school year and Back to School Night.
Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.
Attend and actively participate in monthly departmental teacher meetings.
Attend school-wide teacher assistant meetings.
Attend and participate in all Professional Development and CPI training workshops.
Attend Case Reviews with Consulting Psychiatrists, Administrators, and Clinicians when indicated by the individual needs of the students.
Comply with all policies and procedures of Spectrum360.
Follow all recommendations of administration.
Follow all directives of the Executive Director/CEO and Principal, correcting areas relating to performance identified by immediate supervisor.
Our school offers…
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Quality health benefits package
Paid time off
Positive working environment
Tuition reimbursement
Continuous opportunities for professional development
Advancement in education and related fields
All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
